Discussion. Cause-and-effect reasoning is a valid form of rational logic, but only if the causal relationship is established. It is very easy to find that two things vary together and assume cause-and-effect, but this only proves correlation. It may be, for example, that both are effects of a prior common cause. Causal arguments are often wishful thinking, where the speaker is seeking to prove their case, and hopes (as with other fallacies) that their causal assertion is not challenged.
Offence and offense are both nouns, and they have a few different meanings: 1  The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. 2  A violation or infraction of a moral or social code. 3  A transgression of law; a crime.  The means or tactics used in attempting to score (sports).
  A criminal offense is one that includes the possibility of jail. A civil offense, where the government is the plaintiff does not include a possible jail sentence, but on â¦ ly a money penalty. For details see the related links below.he second difference follows in the footsteps of the first; in a criminal case the state or federal government prosecutes the individual and in a civil case the case it brought to court by a citizen to another citizen.